Love the design and layout of the villa (down to the cool wooden fish keychain). The lake nearby, with its flora and fauna (buffaloes lazing around the shore with egrets and other birds), added to the magical feel of the place, as we kayaked. The little ones had a great time in the pool, as well as playing with the cool resident cat, which stayed around the villa most of the time. The dinner we ordered and the breakfast that came with the stay were all delicious. The owner and all the staff only spoke a little English, but were very helpful and friendly. The water pressure and temperature consistency were very good, unlike some other regions in Thailand we encountered previously.

GPS showed us a wrong route, which was blocked at some point, even though we were very near. A staff was sent on a motorbike to lead our car there. As with outdoor wooden flooring, it might be safer with footwear, as was suggested by the owner as we checked in. I was concerned after reading some reviews on the state of the villas, especially the outdoor shower area. But I only saw a few resident lizards on the wall and fallen leaves (which are common in SE Asia, even indoors). The place is naturally-weathered, but I will consider it clean and well-kept.

My wife and I had a great experience at Thap Pala Cottage from the friendly staff to the comfy accommodation. It is located in a very peaceful location away from the noisy traffic and city life.

We got lost trying to find the right turn for the place. I suggest putting a clear sign on the main road to show which turn to take. Unless there was and I didn't see it.

Really serene location, very quiet and peaceful. Ed really went above and beyond to help us with trips to the local shops and Songkhla Old Town. He also helped us booking taxis to and from Hat Yai. All the staff there were great!

Straff very friendly. Wonderful environmental and relax. We are bicycle backpacker, it was very convenience for bikes cleaning and parking.

Roof of dusty

The service, location and the view are top notch. Water activities are excellent.

The bathroom is outside with open sky. So you need sandel to walk around.

Very serene and in the middle of nature. The local dish as breakfast is yummy. Staff are excellent. Kayak is provided for free. In-house cats are super cute.

The shower is not friendly for small kid and the water temperature is not stable.

Amazing villa, view and best hospitality.

The private pool was great!

A bit rural and outskirts of town

There has such a great facilities, a really nice place to escape noisy city with nice view of nature.

The staff since checking in was a little confuse, she didn’t talk much, didn’t have any orientation or any welcoming word. Also a room staff, they drove us to the room by a little car but they didn’t talk to us when it arrived, just looked at us like “go” and say nothing. There was a free kayaking for hotel guest but they were more pay attention to a walk in tourists that came to kayak at the resort and they miss booking the time for us as well.

Nice view from the cottage

It should be a place to relax, but cottage next to use was hosting a noisy family with small kids. The bathroom is outside and infested by red ants, meaning your feet are bitten when brushing your teeth. Breakfast is very very simple and the service is not at the expected level (room not cleaned for our second day). We booked 2 nights, but left after one night.